Restoring Scotland’s natural environment

Scotland has introduced the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill to Parliament, aiming to restore nature and protect biodiversity. The Bill mandates Scottish Ministers to set legally-binding nature restoration targets and modernizes the management of national parks and deer. It is part of the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity and complements the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy. The Bill addresses the twin crises of climate change and nature loss, proposing measures to protect biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions. If passed, it will reform deer management and adapt environmental legislation to future needs.